Naomi Sarelis EDUCATOR
269.598.9253 Naomi.sarelis@gmail.com
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS BIOLOGY
FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION
with an Integrated Science
Endorsement and Minor in
English for Secondary
Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI | May 2020
LOY NORRIX HIGH SCHOOL
Kalamazoo, MI
Graduated 2015
CERTIFICATIONS
STATE OF MICHIGAN 6-12
Teacher License
BIOLOGY (BA)
ENGLISH (DA) in progress
INTEGRATED SCIENCE (DX) in
progress
CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFIED 2018
STOP THE BLEED 2020
ADVANCED VIA INDIVIDUAL
DETERMINATION TUTOR 2017
AWARDS& HONORS
Oakland University
Outstanding Student
Organization President of the
Year 2018
Girl Scout Gold Award 2015
Oakland University Academic
Honors 2019 – 2020
Young Women of
Achievement Award 2015
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
BIOLOGY, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, AND 12th GRADE STUDENT TEACHER |TROY HIGH
SCHOOL | SEPT. 2019 – APRIL 2020 | TROY, MI
• Created and maintained a strong rapport with students, mentors, colleagues,
administrators and parents.
• Completed 1 full year of student teaching, with 11 weeks as the lead teacher in
9th grade Biology, 10th – 12th grade Anatomy and Physiology and 12th grade
Literature and Composition.
• Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting
deep thinking, student engagement, individual and group participation
• Created lesson plans in accordance with national standards including the Next
Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards as well as
district and state standards.
• Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
• Attended IEP and 504 meetings/reviews to ensure the best possible learning
environment for students.
• Used a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to drive
instruction.
• Attended and participated in school wide extracurricular activities.
• Utilized technology including a SmartBoard and iPad into lessons
• Worked together with collaborating teacher and with the English department
and Science/Biology Department to plan semester-long and week-long goals.
• Participated in parent-teacher conferences.
• Contacted parents frequently to discuss student performance, strategies for
improvement, and behavior issues
• Created lesson plans, virtually taught online during the COVID-19 pandemic
outbreak for three weeks.
8th GRADE LONG TERM SCIENCE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER |LINDEN GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
MAY 2019 – JUNE 2019 | KALAMAZOO, MI
• Participated in parent-teacher conferences.
• Generated original NGSS lessons in Science and used MI-STARR curriculum
• Restructured lesson plans and classroom procedures to benefit students' needs
• Attended and participated in an IEP meeting for a student with a cognitive
impairment
• Readily subbed for various teachers during my prep hour on a regular basis
• Created a productive and respectful classroom through procedures and building
a classroom community. Enforced classroom behavior rules and expectations
• Collaborated with other colleagues about assignments, classroom management,
and student’s behavior.
• Designed lesson plans for multiple classes utilizing instructional materials as well as
audio, visual, and technological aids.

PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Michigan Science Teacher
Association Member
Aspiring Educators of
Michigan Oakland University
Chapter
Michigan Educators
Association Member
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
MICHIGAN SCIENCE TEACHER
ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Attended 2019
Presented and Attended 2020
ASPIRING EDUCATORS OF
MICHIGAN CONFERENCE
Attended 2019
EXTRACIRRUCLAR
INVOLVMENT
Greek Council President Feb.
2017 – May 2018
Oakland University Chapter
President of the National
Science Teacher Association
Oct. 2018 – present
Greek Life Representative for
Oakland University Student
Congress Aug. 2017 – May
2018
Alpha Delta Pi Member Sept.
2015 – present
Aspiring Educators of
Michigan Sept. 2018 – present
TEACHING EXPERIENCE {continued}
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER |VARIOUS DISTRICTS IN MICHIGAN THROUGH EDUSTAFF
JANUARY 2019 –PRESENT|
• Assisted in covering teacher absences in high school, junior high, and
elementary schools in a variety of subject areas with focus on Science in
secondary classes.
• Recognized and addressed behavioral issues with students and
administration.
• Praised for dedication, reliability, organization and effectiveness as one of
school district’s most in-demand substitutes. Filled in for permanent teachers
at a moment’s notice; closely adhered to lesson plans; and kept students
motivated, engaged and focused.
• Maintained effective classroom management strategies and applied
advanced teaching capabilities in all subject areas.
• Ensured that classroom instruction is handled according to the school's
policies, goals and objectives.
• Would step up in the absence of special teachers in elementary schools for
the students to still have their physical education
RELATED EMPLOYMENT
KALAMAZOO DAY CAMP DIRECTOR |GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF MICHIGAN
APRIL 2018 – AUGUST 2018| KALAMAZOO, MI
• Prepared accident reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing
information as well as provided care to the injured camper
• Implemented and lead daily schedule of activities
• Directly reported and interacted with parents in discussing child’s assessment
• Interviewed, hired, trained, scheduled, supervised and evaluated a seasonal
staff of 9 and managed up to 50 campers
• Implemented and managed given budget for food and programming
• Extensive planning, organization and decision making
• Planned and organized field trips with either a school bus or the local metro
bus system.
• Monitored Girl Scouts’ performance and planned activities toward merit
badge requirements; awarded merit badges
RESIDENT ASSISTANT| OAKLAND UNIVERSITY HOUSING
APRIL 2016 – APRIL 2019|ROCHESTER, MI
• Developed an inclusive community among 100 residents, maximizing positive
resident interactions and growth emotionally, physically, and spiritually
• Worked with co-resident assistants to plan, budget, and execute programs
fostering academic achievement, personal wellness, financial responsibility,
student development and multicultural understanding
• Mediated and provided conflict resolution in a profession and timely manner
• Interviewed potential university housing candidates for the upcoming school
year
• Implemented and enforced all University and On Campus Housing policies
including mandating reporting